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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
17 Feb – 5 April | Free
Joke Amusan’s powerful altarpiece and altar covering for Lent express a story of sacred love, prayer and hope in God’s steadfast presence.
Friday 13 March 7pm
Join us for an evening exploring the future of the Church of England through the lens of Young, Queer, Priests.
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
It costs £5,000 each day to keep the doors of St James’s open to all who already need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Tuesday 9 December 7.30pm
Step into the warmth of candlelight this festive season with the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Christmas Concert – a magical evening of classical music, readings, and celebration in one of London’s most beautiful churches.
Hosted by the incomparable Gyles Brandreth, the concert brings together world-class performers from across the Commonwealth, including Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja and his daughter Clara Calleja, violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, alongside Canadian pianist Spencer Klymyshyn and British-Indian composer and pianist Rekesh Chauhan.
An enchanting evening of classical music and festive warmth, featuring Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Deep River, Panis Angelicus, and Ding Dong Merrily on High- all illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. The evening will also feature festive readings by Geri Halliwell-Horner and Ayesha Dharker, adding warmth and reflection to this celebration of Commonwealth creativity and unity.
Enjoy a complimentary festive drink as you arrive, and share in the spirit of giving – with proceeds supporting the Royal Commonwealth Society’s charitable work on the environment, education, and equality across the Commonwealth’s 56 nations.
